Emergency Management, B.S.

Emergency Management is a broad, interdisciplinary field with the mission to protect lives, property, and the environment by mitigating, preparing for, responding to, and recovering from the effects of man-made and natural emergencies and disasters. This involves balancing leadership and management skills with effective communication and coordination during times of emergencies and disasters.  

The objective of the emergency management major is to provide appropriate education and skill sets to students planning careers in emergency, risk, and/or disaster management in the private and/or public sectors, at the federal, state, or local level(s). The program equips students with necessary information and strategies to manage and coordinate multiagency response and recovery operations. Students will learn ways to navigate the complex issues that arise from emergencies and disasters through an understanding of organizations, policies, and social processes.

PROGRAM OUTCOMES:

1. Analyze a plan to respond to multi-hazard emergency incidents.
2. Establish an incident command system at an emergency in accordance with national standards.
3. Develop appropriate strategic recommendations to mitigate an incident.
4. Apply knowledge of federal regulations and national consensus standards to ensure organizational effectiveness in the administration of an incident of national significance.
5. Explain legal principles that affect the administration of public and private emergency response organizations.

Students earning the B.S. degree in Emergency Management are required to complete at least 121 credits, including 40 credits of University Core Curriculum with restrictions as defined below, 63 credits of major requirements, and 18 credits of free electives.